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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,720.22, 1,290,606.32 and 355,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,720.22, 1,290,606.32 and 355,166.28 is: 532,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,720.22 : 1,290,606.32 = 355,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,720.22/1,290,606.32 = 355,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,720.22x = 1,290,606.32 × 355,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,720.22x = 458,379,845,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,379,845,618.89/860,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,553.83

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